Apps Development Group Manager - Senior Vice President

Citi; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi in Rutherford, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced senior Applications Development leader to manage multiple technology teams delivering critical banking platforms across SDLC. You will align resources, budgets, and schedules to meet business goals.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in applications development, mastery of Python/Java, microservices, and proven global team management; a Bachelor's in CS/Software Eng, with a Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in technology leadership or software development.
• Experience in applications development, SDLC, and overseeing large teams.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple teams of professionals to achieve goals and handle personnel duties.
• Provide strategic influence over resources, budgets, and planning.
• Resolve issues with in-depth knowledge of applications development and technology functions.
• Ensure adherence to essential procedures and contribute to standards.
• Influence senior leaders and external parties as needed.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance, safeguarding Citi’s reputation and assets.

Skills

Experience in applications development

SDLC

Python

Java

Microservices

Technical Group Manager

Global technology teams

communicati on

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

• Experience in applications development, SDLC, etc.

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
• Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end results
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
• Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
• Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Recommended Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in applications development, SDLC, etc.
• Experience with Python, Java, Microservices
• Experience in management mainly as Technical Group Manager
• Experience managing global technology teams
• Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Rutherford New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Nov 04, 2026

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